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Keep Mead Beautiful– Embrace a PLACEOn January 2016, the Town of Mead

started a new community outreach program called Embrace-A-PLACE. This program is a joint effort between our city government and residents to keep our right-of-ways and neighborhoods clean and beautiful. The mission for the program is to empower the citizens of Mead in the areas of litter prevention, recycling, waste reduction, beautification and community improvement.

The Embrace-A-PLACE program provides individuals, civic organizations, businesses and others with an opportunity to help beautify their community by volunteering their services to collect litter alongside Mead’s parks, streets, trails, and other common areas.

By participating in the Embrace-A-PLACE program, community groups, businesses and individuals help the Town of Mead reallocate funds, time and manpower to other much-needed programs and projects, which could include trail improvement projects, park construction, road upgrading and maintenance, and much more.

Why Volunteer? • Creates an easy way for individuals/

groups to help the community by reducing litter cleanup saving taxpayers money.

• Makes a visible impact on our local environment by decreasing roadway, park and trail litter.

• Helps build community and group pride by increasing our public awareness of environmental concerns.

Locations • Parks – See Town of Mead listing of

approved parks • Lakes/Trails – See Town of Mead

listing of approved lakes and trails • Accessible Roadways – See Town of

Mead listing of approved streets • Common Areas – See Town of Mead

listing of approved common areas • Easements – See Town of Mead

listing of approved areas

Program Requirements • Volunteers agree to maintain an

assigned roadway for one year. • Group or individual must conduct

one clean up before Embrace-A-PLACE sign can be installed.

• Group or individual must agree with terms and sign contractual agreement.

• Required application with approval and five (5) days advanced notification must be submitted prior to any clean up activity.

• Cleanups must be conducted quarterly (once every 4 months).

Town of Mead Support • Installation of Embrace-A-PLACE

signage with entities name after first clean up.

• Supply trash bags, safety vests and gloves needed to conduct clean up.

• Provide safety training prior to clean up duties.

If you are interested in participating in or would like more information about this worthwhile program, contact Town of Mead at 970-535-4477.

Show the Town of Mead you care about your community and the environment by embracing a place!

Keep Mead a great place to work, live and enjoy!

For listing of approved areas please refer to www.townofmead.org.

Since 2007, more than 677,280 fourth graders all across America rolled up

their sleeves and planted a tree to help revitalize a remarkable idea: Arbor Day at School.

They have become members of Fourth Grade Foresters USA, a project that is designed to do just that.

In 1885 a national group of educators urged observation of Arbor Day in the nation’s schools on the official Arbor Day of their own State. School observations grew by leaps and bounds. Over the years, millions of children received and planted millions of seedlings, millions of seedlings that grew into millions of mature trees. Together, those trees make up a unique forest. A forest planted by generations of America’s children.

Somehow, the School Arbor Day tradition began to fade away and now only relatively few kids get a tree to take home and plant on their State’s Arbor Day. It’s time to reverse the decline!

Fourth Grade Foresters was kicked off in 2006, and thanks to 2,785 sponsors, more than 677,280 trees have been distributed to fourth graders in 7,100 schools across the country.

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Now in the era of global warming and air pollution, tree planting is even more important than ever. Trees take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere to help reduce warming and help clean the air we breath. Planting trees is a simple, inexpensive and easy way to address the problem.

The project has four major goals:

1. To revitalize observation of Arbor Day in America’s schools on official Arbor Day proclaimed in their own state.

2. To send every fourth grader home with a tree of their own to plant and care for.

3. To support employment of workers with disabilities. Each tree is individually packaged for distribution by workers with disabilities.

4. To bring schools, private individuals, businesses and organizations together to have direct positive impact on the urban forests of their communities.

Dina James will be delivering Austrian Pines for 4th grade students at Mead Elementary April 13 at 3:00 in honor of National Arbor day, April 15.

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The idea for Arbor Day originally came from Nebraska. A visit to Nebraska

today wouldn’t disclose that the state was once a treeless plain. Yet it was the lack of trees there that led to the founding of Arbor Day in the 1800s.

Among pioneers moving into the Nebraska Territory in 1854 was J. Sterling Morton from Detroit. He and his wife were nature lovers, and the home they established in Nebraska was quickly planted with trees, shrubs and flowers.

Morton was a journalist and soon became editor of Nebraska’s first newspaper. Given that forum, he spread agricultural information and his enthusiasm for trees to an equally enthusiastic audience. All of the pioneers missed the trees of their homelands. But more importantly, trees were needed as windbreaks to keep soil from blowing, for fuel and building materials, as well as shade from the hot sun.

Morton not only advocated tree planting by individuals in his articles and editorials, but he also encouraged civic organizations and groups of every kind to join in. His prominence in the area increased, and he became secretary of the Nebraska Territory, which provided another opportunity to stress the value of trees.

On January 4, 1872, Morton first proposed a tree-planting holiday to be called “Arbor Day” at a meeting of the State Board of Agriculture. The date was set for April 10, 1872. Prizes were offered to counties and individuals for planting properly the largest number of trees on

that day. It was estimated that more than one million trees were planted in Nebraska on the first Arbor Day.

Arbor Day was officially proclaimed by the young state’s Gov. Robert W. Furnas on March 12, 1874, and the day itself was observed April 8, 1874. In 1885, Arbor Day was named a legal holiday in Nebraska and April 22, Morton’s birthday, was selected as the date for its permanent observance.

During the 1870s, other states passed legislation to observe

Arbor day, and the tradition began in schools in 1882.

Today, the most common date for the state observances is the last Friday in April, and

several U.S. presidents have proclaimed a national

Arbor Day on that date. But a number of state Arbor Days are

at other times to coincide with the best tree-planting weather, from January and February in the south to May in the far north.

Arbor Day has now spread beyond the United States and is observed in many countries of the world. In some, it is the king or queen who leads the national celebration, and in many countries exotic trees not suited to North America are planted in commemoration of the day.

J. Sterling Morton was proud of the success of Arbor Day and noted, “Other holidays repose upon the past. Arbor Day proposes for the future.” He thought trees much superior to cold marble as a memorial to persons or events. “How much more enduring are the animate trees of our own planting,” he said.

The History of Arbor Day

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I have worked in the financial industry for more than 30 years. This experience

has brought me in-depth knowledge in personal finance as well as a great understanding of budget and cash flow. In 2009 I become a key committee member of the Downtown Re-vitalization focusing on the economic development and revitalization of the Downtown Area. I have been an active member of the Mead Rotary Club since 2009 as well as serving as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Mead Rotary Club Foundation until taking the President’s position in the 2014-15 Rotary

Terri Hatch for for Mead Trusteeyear. I am now currently serving again on the Foundation Board as President which is a vital community organization that pro-vides scholarships to the Mead area high school students.

Almost two years ago I took an appointed seat on the Mead Town Board. This position has most definitely been a new challenge even with the extensive background that I have. The privilege of sitting on the Mead Town Board is something I take very seri-ous. I take every decision I make with great and careful consideration to ensure I have the town and its residents at the forefront of the discussions and decisions. Each month there is a new opportunity to learn in this position and the decisions that we collectively make must be weighed to ensure the entire community that most of the time does not have a voice is heard. We do not sacrifice the good of the community for a single sided view that will affect everyone.

I work hard to ensure that the money that is being spent is in the best interest of the community as a whole and is fully accounted for. We as a Board have focused on maintaining our tax base where it is while moving the Town forward in a responsible manner in relationship to growth - getting services and amenities to Town.

If I am elected I will continue to work hard for the entire community to make sure that every decision I make is well thought out.

Thank you to our amazing volunteers last night that helped us prep the eggs for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt occurring on the 26th! We truly appreciate your time

and assistance!

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LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design,

and is the most widely used green building rating system in the world, providing independent verification of environmentally friendly design, construction, operations, and maintenance.

The certification is awarded to buildings that are resource-efficient and cost-effective. The Town of Mead and Mountain View Fire Rescue recognize their duty to the residents and taxpayers to protect the environment and enhance the character of the community while promoting sustainability in its financial decisions and use of natural resources. This project was a team effort between the Town of Mead and Mountain View Fire Rescue, working with architecture firm, Architecture West, Pinecrest Development Company, contractor TC2, Inc., and engineering firms Shear Engineering Corp., Integrated Mechanical, and SRB Consulting Engineering. Group 14 Engineering led the team on its sustainability and energy savings focus.

The construction project followed the axiom that “the greenest building is the one already built,” and minimized the raw materials needed by reusing the previous building’s walls, floors, and roof. This design decision also allowed the building to maintain the historical features and feel of the former building.

While salvaging elements of the former building added to the green design, so too did the addition of certain new elements. Efficient plumbing fixtures will save 46,000 gallons of water annually, healthy for the environment and the Town and Fire District budgets. Similarly, a solar panel system on the roof provides 21% of the building’s annual energy consumption, surpassing the 13% threshold set by LEED. Of the construction and demolition waste, 81% was diverted from the landfill, reducing pressure on landfill space and keeping usable, recyclable materials within the manufacturing stream.

Funding the project was also done collaboratively as the Town & Fire District were awarded a grant totaling $750,000 from the Department of Local

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Town & Fire Earn Certified LEED GoldThe Mead Town Hall & Mountain View

Fire Rescue Fire Station No. 3 building was officially certified as LEED Gold

Affairs and Encana also funded an additional $80,000 of the project.

Mayor Gary Shields states, “We no longer have the luxury of conducting ourselves and our businesses in a manner that does not consider the impacts upon our environment and future generations. This building has set the tone for all future municipal projects within our own community and will hopefully serve to set the standard for all of our neighbors as well. Not only are we more efficient in building this way but over time we are also saving taxpayer’s money. In addition, we were very happy to have partnered with Mountain View Fire on this project”.

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Dear Residents,

In last month’s article, I wrote to you about our snow removal plan. I would like to acknowledge

the efforts of our Public Works Department for executing that plan to perfection after our storms in late March. As a result of having these discussions, I have been paying particular attention to these efforts as well as those of neighboring communities. I can tell you without hesitation that our primary and secondary routes were cleared to near perfection and in very short order. Great Job Mead Public Works Department.

With that being said, I also want to remind everybody of how important it is to not shovel and blow snow from sidewalks and driveways into the roads, especially in major snowfall events. Doing so, causes many more neighborhood issues than are necessary and many times makes it hard on your neighbors to navigate the roads. Besides, building large piles of snow on grassy areas of your yard is a great way to conserve water by allowing it to melt into our yards.

A LETTER FROM MAYOR GARY SHIELDS

Here are a couple of other local items that I would like to bring your attention in April.

Election: The Town of Mead is holding an election on April 5th to fill three town board vacancies. This election is a mail in ballot election so if you are a registered voter, you should already have received your ballot in the mail. If you have not received your mail in ballot and you believe that you are a registered voter, please contact our Town Clerk for assistance.

All ballots must be received by 7pm on April 5th to be counted, post marks do not matter in this instance, the ballots must be received to be counted. You can either mail in your ballots, bring them by the town hall prior to the 5th or come to the polling place in the town hall on April 5th between 7am and 7pm to be counted. Voting is not just your right, it is a privilege and I hope that you always choose to participate in this process. At the local level, your vote always matters.

Clean-up days: This month, the semiannual Mead clean-up days will be held on April 29th and 30th. In the past, we have been very lenient at this event regarding the number of trips allowed and whether or not you had your permit with you. This has led to much higher

Spring Snow and Spring Events

costs borne by the town at our taxpayer expense and will not continue. Please make sure that you have your permit with you and that you stick to the acceptable items listed on the permit and follow the procedures at the event.

9 Health Fair: This annual event will be held on April 23rd at Mead High School. This is a great opportunity to have a thorough medical screening done and/or be referred to a specialist regardless of whether or not you have health insurance coverage. Volunteers are also needed for this event, if you would like to participate as a volunteer, please call our Recreation Coordinator for more information. This event is not just for Mead residents, anyone can attend. For more information or to preregister, you can visit www.9healthfair.org.

As always, please contact me with any local questions or concerns. Viva La Spring!

Sincerely,Gary R. ShieldsMayor, Town of Mead, 970-535-4477

The Board of Trustees, Planning Commission and Committee meetings are all open to the public. Agendas for the meetings are posted and can be viewed on the Town website www.townofmead.org

“For those who sin and those who suffer. For those who suffer because of sin. For those who sin to alleviate suffering. Lord,

have mercy on us.—Robert Gelinas,

My work and board experiences have always been connected to Mead and

the surrounding area. I do not have a specific agenda, but want to make sure items are done correctly and for the benefit of the Mead residents and the Town of Mead. I would like to serve on the Mead Board, but the final decision will be by the voting members of the Town of Mead. Thank you to the members that do vote for me in April.

I moved to Colorado in 1973 with my family after my dad retired from the Air Force. I graduated from Longmont High School. Any college courses I took were

mostly in the field of Criminal Justice. I have owned my Mead home since 1984. My son, Shawn, granddaughter, Heaven, and grandson, Daniel, were born in Colorado and continue to live close to Mead. My son attended Mead schools graduating from Skyline High school and my granddaughter currently attends the Mead schools. My

Debbie Brodhead – Running for a Trustee Position on the Board of Trustee for the Town of Mead

life experiences have included a variety of different kinds of positions and have keep me very busy. I was appointed to the Mead board in November 1993 and then elected in April 1994. I served from 1994 until May 1998. I was re-elected to the board in April 1998 and resigned May 1998 to take a position with the Town of Mead as the Billing/Building Permit Clerk and customer service at the front counter. In April 2004, I was elected to the Board of Trustees for Mead and then again in April 2008. I was termed limited in April 2012. In June 2002, I resigned from my position and took a position with the Weld County Sheriff’s Office as an Office Tech III. I worked at the WCSO Del Camino Substation from June 2002 – July 2014. I was then transferred to the main office in Greeley and I am one of your main contacts when you enter the lobby. I became a Director on the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers board in approximately 2009 and I continue to be one. I am a Director on the Mountain View Fire Rescue board and am currently running for re-election in May 2016. During the Mead High School years of 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014 and 2014-2015, I was a host mom for a total of 5 German foreign exchange students. This experience was a wonderful time for me and my family and we still keep in contact with them and their families. Each student was completely different, but always left taking a piece of my heart. I help my best friend out with her non-profit dog rescue as the treasurer. This interest started for my friend in high school, when we would go to the dog pound that was situated outside of Longmont just about 1 ½ miles north east of where Wal-Mart on Hwy 66 is located. We always called the road Dog Pound Road. I still don’t remember what county road it is. I have also been the Regent for the Longs Peak Chapter of the National Society Daughter of the American Revolution for the last 2 years and my term will be up in May. Thank you for the opportunity to tell you a “little” bit about me and I wish the other people running for a Mead Trustee position the best of luck.

— Debbie Brodhead

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NOCO HBA Announces Candidate Endorsements for Milliken, Johnnstown

Windsor, CO, March 21, 2016

Windsor, CO – After attending candidate forums and other research, NOCO HBA (the Home Builders Association of Northern Colorado) is recommending to

its members support for the following candidates in Milliken and Johnstown.

Contact: Gregory A. Miedema, EO, 970-686-2798 or Janet Hatfield, Resource & Membership Director, 970-686-2798

MillikenBeau Woodcock, MayorReid Hobler, TrusteeNick Ehrlich, TrusteeElizabeth Austin, Trustee

JohnstownScott James, MayorGary Lebsack, CouncilKC Mitchell, Council

About the HBAThe Home Builders Association of Northern Colorado (NOCO HBA) is the voice of the home building industry throughout Larimer and Weld Counties, and provides members opportunities for business development, education, professional growth, networking and community involvement. The membership, comprised of builders, remodelers, developers, associate trades and sales & marketing professionals, is affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders, which represents over 130,000 member companies nationwide. The members of the HBA are building excellence together for the neighborhoods and communities of tomorrow. Find more information at www.nocohba.com

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Town of Mead 9HealthFairWHERE: Town of Mead at Mead High School 12750 County Road 7 Mead, CO 80504

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To register online now for this fair or register on location the day of the fair please go to the following url: https://onlinereg.9healthfair.org/9Health/info.aspx?siteid=368

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Part-Time Seasonal Position • Town of MeadJob Title: Summer Recreation Program LeaderPay Rate: $13.00 an hour

The Town of Mead is looking for high energy, self motivated, creative individuals to work at our 2016 Summer Recreation Program. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid Colorado Driver’s License and have a minimum of 3 months (480 hours) of full time or equivalent part time satisfactory and verifiable experience working with school age children. First Aid, CPR and Universal Precaution certification will be required with in 90 days of entering position. This is a part time seasonal position. Working up to 23 hours per week.

® April 20 – Business Before/After Hours @ High Plains Library in Firestone (no alcohol)

® April 23 9Health Fair at Mead High School

® May 4 - Board mtg. 6pm @ Town Hall

® May 7 – Derby Dash at Mead Town Park, 4-6pm

® June – Business Before/After Hours @ TBD

® June 4 Fishing Derby

® June 26-September 25 Farmer’s Market

® June 25 Community Garage Sale

® 6 FREE CONCERTS in the Park (dates to be determined)

® 2 MOVIES in the Park (dates to be determined)

® July 6 – Board mtg. 6pm @ Town Hall

® July 16 Doubles Grass Volleyball Tournament

® July 29 – Golf Tournament

® July 30 Mad Scramble 3 on 3 Outdoor Basketball Tournament

® August – Business Before/After Hours @ TBD

® September 7 – Board mtg. 6pm @ Town Hall

® September 10 Mead Community Day

® October – Business Before/After Hours @ TBD (Ritchie Bros. – possible Business Expo)

® November 2 – Board mtg. 6pm @ Town Hall

® Holiday Home Decorating Contest

® December 3 Hometown Holiday Celebration

® December 7 – Christmas Party & Meeting 6pm @ Rocky Mountain Saloon

Calendar of 2016 Town of Mead Events

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Town of Mead 2016 Summer Recreation Program

The Town of Mead will be offering our Summer Recreation Program

this summer for children ages 5-12.** Registration forms will be available on Tuesday March 15, 2016. Registration will end on Friday, May 13, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. Registration received after May 13th will be accepted only if space is available and with a $10 per child late fee.

The Summer Rec Program will meet at the Mead Town Hall. New this year— the cost of the field trips is included in the registration fee. The program will be 8 weeks long. For more information contact Janet Torres at janettorres@townofmead.org or 970-535-4477.

Summer Rec Week Themes:

® Week 1: Welcome® Week 2: Animal Planet® Week 3: Under the Sea® Week 4: Stars and Stripes® Week 5: Flying High® Week 6: Pets® Week 7: Flags® Week 8: Let the Games Begin

Scholarships are available through a grant from the United Way. Application available at www.townofmead.org.

**Start date is contingent on completion of the State of Colorado Licensing process.